#60Days In Paradise, It’s #TobaGOTime!

Update:

The 60 Days in Paradise Island Connoisseur top 10 has been revealed! Sadly, I’m not one of them, but there are 10 fantastic finalists who are looking for your votes to win this incredible opportunity. It’s up to YOU Canada! Check out their videos and cast your vote for who you’d like to see in Tobago!

Thank you all for your wonderful comments and support through this process! Giant hugs to you for your kind words and encouragement! xo

Hey Canada!

For those of you who haven’t heard about this incredible opportunity, Tobago is looking to bring someone to their beautiful island for #60Days this summer to tell Canada (and the world) all about an adventure of a lifetime! I won’t go into too much detail here (because this is actually my application for the position), but for more information (and to submit your own application), check out the #60Days in Paradise website. Keep your clicking finger ready, because I will be asking for your vote very soon to help me get the job!

I’m Tobago’s Island Connoisseur!

I’m a traveler, photographer, blogger and emerging social media pro from Duncan, B.C. I am an adventurer with a passion for photography, beautiful places, the sun and sharing my experiences online.

Part of being a travel connoisseur is representing where you’re from as well as the place you are at. In my experience, the world LOVES Canadians, and I am an EXCELLENT representative as I have attended three (count ’em, 1, 2, 3) Olympic Games cheering for Canada and showing the world our awesomeness! Bringing that energy to Tobago would be incredible!

Last fall I left the cubicle behind for life as a digital nomad. Now I live my dream as a traveler, photographer and social media maven. The Island Connoisseur adventure is calling to me and I KNOW I have what it takes!!

What Does It Take?

YOU LOVE THE WATER…I’m a PADI certified diver with Advanced Open Water certification, plus enriched air and photographer specialty certifications.

YOU LIVE FOR ADVENTURE, ABOVE LAND AND UNDER…I have dived in Bali, Belize (including the Great Blue Hole!), and did a live-aboard diving adventure in Thailand. I’ve zip-lined through the jungles of Thailand and Costa Rica, hiked waterfalls barefoot in Bali and Costa Rica, released baby turtles in Costa Rica, and have traveled solo in Bali, Thailand, Europe, Morocco, Costa Rica and Russia. I love the thrill and adventure of going to new places and trying new things!

…BUT ALSO LIKE TO CHILL…Between adventures I also enjoy some downtime. I am a sun-baby and love relaxing on the beach, floating on sailboats, playing a round of golf or sunbathing with a book by a pool.

YOU LOVE TO CAPTURE, WRITE ABOUT, SHARE, AND EAT GOOD FOOD…Photography is a passion and sharing my experiences and adventures via my blog, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (among others) is a bit of an addiction. You will rarely (ok, ok, NEVER) find me without my iPhone or camera while adventuring. I LOVE food so much that I seek out cooking classes when I visit new places to learn about and how to prepare their delicious foods.

YOU’RE SOCIAL, BOTH ONLINE AND OFFLINE…Traveling has allowed me to meet countless wonderful people! I love getting to know the locals as well as other travelers to hear about their adventures, and my social media notifications are always on so that I never miss a message or question from a follower.

But don’t take my word for it, check out the photos!

But before you do that….

To the #60Days in Paradise decision makers: I send you my gratitude for considering me for this incredible opportunity! I feel like my life has prepared me for this adventure and I know I will impress you with my awesomeness!

And to my (future) voters and followers: I’m so incredibly grateful for your support and for taking the time to share, comment, and complete the voting process! People are awesome and YOU are the ones who will help make this my reality!

Do you think I have what it takes to be the Island Connoisseur? I’d love you to share your recommendation in the comments below.

Haha! Thanks Marina! I have indeed had a few unpredictable adventures from lost luggage to the flu and missed flights! But it’s all part of what makes up the adventure. They key is to roll with it and it will all work out!

It’s almost too perfect. Is this really a contest? I hope they have a good second place prize because Mariska should win this easily. Look at her webpage and her background! When they announce the top 10, I expect 9 of the spots to be hers and the other to be blank!